Reading Academy

Due to House Bill 3 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019, all new teachers and principals for kindergarten through third grade must complete the Texas Reading Academy before or during their first year of employment.

In TWU's continuing efforts to graduate the most prepared teachers in education, the Texas Woman's Educator Preparation Program offers the Texas Reading Academy completely free of charge to our students.

As an official authorized provider of the Reading Academies, TWU offers our students the opportunity to complete this requirement before employment, ensuring new classroom teachers are entering the field already certified and ready to implement Science of Teaching Reading strategies — evidence-based instructional practices that directly impact students' literacy achievement.

More information on TWU's special designation as Texas Reading Academy

TWU Student Benefits

Fulfilling HB3 requirements before graduation
Reducing workload and pressure during their first year of teaching
Becoming more competitive in the job market with an already completed certification and demonstrating initiative to potential employers
Receiving structure and support in preparation for the state-mandated Science of Teaching Reading (STR) exam

Be a part of the inaugural cohort launching Fall 2025!

Reading Academy Structure

This is a co-curricular workshop structure, offered in a two-semester format.

NOTE: The initial cohort of students must complete both Fall 2025 and Spring 2025 workshop courses to receive certification.

Page last updated 1:22 PM, August 6, 2025